Georgian Jewelry
Georgian jewelry is named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). A slew of beautiful pieces were produced during the period, and today antique Georgian rings, necklaces and other accessories are coveted by fine jewelry collectors.
There are certain features that distinguish jewelry from this era, including the fact that pieces from the 18th and early 19th centuries were handmade (so don’t let the absence of a maker’s mark lead you to believe otherwise). Antique Georgian jewelry also has a certain “look.” It’s a bit gray because stones were often set in silver, and because stonecutting techniques were not as advanced as they are today, the gems do not possess the level of sparkle to which we have become accustomed.
Intricate metalworking techniques such as repoussé (the hammering of metal into ornate designs) and cannetille (a method of working the gold wire to make it look woven) allowed goldsmiths to really flex their muscles. These gold pieces, either on their own or combined with gemstones, made for highly original and dramatic jewelry. The era also saw pieces with ornately woven strands of human hair.
Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. These were often cut in the shape of a cabochon or teardrop. It was fashionable to combine garnets or rubies with seed pearls. In Georgian diamond rings, popular cuts for diamonds included rose, old mine and table. Around the 1780s, paste jewelry, or hand-cut glass on foil, was used to imitate diamonds.
Browse a collection of antique Georgian diamond rings, earrings, brooches and other authentic Georgian jewelry today on 1stDibs.
20th Century British Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1770s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Carnelian
1750s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold
1750s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
18th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Oriental Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
1820s German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Onyx, Berlin Iron
1820s German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1750s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1750s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Gilt Metal
Mid-18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Citrine, Gold, Rose Gold
1710s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cut Steel
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
1770s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chrysoberyl, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, Silver
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 18k Gold
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1780s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Mid-18th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1780s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 15k Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Rose Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Gold, Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Malachite, Silver, Gilt Metal
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Gold
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Topaz, 18k Gold
18th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Topaz, Gold
1780s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
9k Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold-filled
18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Enamel, Copper
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold
1650s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold